Shinan Dadohae (Republic of Korea)

Shinan Dadohae Biosphere Reserve is an archipelago with 1,025 islets and the surrounding marine area on the southwest coast of the Korean peninsula. Its geographical location indicates rich biodiversity, with temperate evergreen broadleaf forests, coniferous forests and dune vegetation. With over 1,000 km of coastline, it has great intertidal zones, an important habitat for marine life and rare migratory birds, and has economic importance for the local population, practicing traditional forms of fish and salt production.

World Network of Island and Coastal Biosphere ReservesThe World Network of Island and Coastal Biosphere Reserves was launched in 2009 by UNESCO MAB Programme to foster sustainable development in islands and coastal areas and to promote adaptation and mitigation strategies on climate change.ABOUT